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Agallia Ministries, Pretoria
A gay affirming, charismatic concregation in Silverton, Pretoria. Venue: Silverton Town Hall, Pretoria Road, Silverton. Time: Sundays at 18:30. E-mail: info@agallia.co.za contacts: Pastor Lizelle Stemmett; Pastor Pieter Simpson.
Behind The Mask
Behind the Mask is a non-profit website magazine on gay and lesbian affairs in Africa, which aims to empower and support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people in Africa - politically, culturally, socially and economically, by the gathering of information.
Deo Gloria Family Church, Boksburg
A gay affirming, charismatic concregation in Boksburg. Venue: C/O Sunset and Fieldstr, Witfield, Boksburg. Time: Sundays at 10:00 am. (contact Johan for a phone number).
Deo Gloria Family Church KZN
"The Deo Gloria Family Church is a charismatic Christian church which emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit in our personal and corporate life as Christians. We welcome all people, irrespective of race, colour, gender, language, age, marital status, denomination or sexual orientation. If you are sincerely seeking God, or if you wish to renew your commitment to God as your Saviour and Lord, then we welcome you in the name of God."
Durban Lesbian & Gay Community & Health Centre
A project of the KZN Coalition for Gay & Lesbian Equality, the centre, offers a safe and secure space for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communitites of Durban and KwaZulu-Natal. See website for details of services offered.
 
Gay and Lesbian Archives of South Africa
"GALA provides a permanent institutional home for the wide range of historical and archival material relating to gay and lesbian experience in South Africa. It aims to be a source of information to the public and to serve as a catalyst for generating other, previously silenced community histories and personal narratives."
 
 
The Inner Circle
A Johannesburg based Islamic organization catering for the spiritual and social needs of sexually diverse groups and individuals particularly from the Muslim Community. They meet every Thursday night at Wits University from 7pm till 9pm, for Spiritual Motivation, Discussions & Matters of the Heart . Contact: Muhsin Hendricks.
 
 
OUT LGBT Well being
"We have been providing health and mental health services for more than 8 years in Pretoria, South Africa. Services include a telephonic counselling and information line, psychotherapeutic support groups, and HIV prevention work."
Rainbow Community Project
An unconditional welfare organisation which has in its vision, to provide every welfare service to the gay community. E-mail: welfare@agallia.co.za.
RainbowUCT
"A student society that aims to provide a comfortable environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered students on campus of the University of Cape Town."
Treatment Action Campaign
"The Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) was launched on 10 December 1998, International Human Rights Day. Its main objective is to campaign for greater access to treatment for all South Africans, by raising public awareness and understanding about issues surrounding the availability, affordability and use of HIV treatments. TAC campaigns against the view that AIDS is a 'death sentence'. "
Triangle Project
"Our purpose is to empower gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenderd persons through health and social development programmes that promote individual and community well-being and pride, and build individual and community capacity."
Y Day
Y Day is a South African-based independent community organisation conceived and currently constituted by young people dedicating time and skills to fight the alarmingly widening digital divide in this country. To this end, Y Day aims to introduce sustainable information resources: a youth website (or information bank; resource centres (also offering computer literacy); and newsletters around SA.

International

Al Fatiha Foundation
"An international organization dedicated to Muslims who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, those questioning their sexual orientation and/or gender identity, as well as their families, friends, partners, and allies."
Equal marriage for same-sex couples
"An enormously informative web site" on the struggle for equal marriage rights in Canada."
 
Human Rights Watch LGBT Rights Program
 
International Gay & Lesbian Human Rights Commission
"The mission of the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) is to secure the full enjoyment of the human rights of all people and communities subject to discrimination or abuse on the basis of sexual orientation or expression, gender identity or expression, and/or HIV status. A US-based non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO), IGLHRC effects this mission through advocacy, documentation, coalition building, public education, and technical assistance."
International Lesbian and Gay Association
"The International Lesbian and Gay Association is a world-wide federation of national and local groups dedicated to achieving equal rights for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgendered people everywhere."
 
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Encyclopedia
Edited by Claude Summers and Ted-Larry Pebworth, this online ncyclopedia is an excellent resource for information about many aspects of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender culture.
OutProud: National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Youth
The US National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Youth. Resources for youth and educators.
OutRage!
"Established in May 1990, OutRage! is the world's longest surviving queer rights direct action group. Our witty, imaginative, daring, and irreverent style of nonviolent civil disobedience has elevated activism into an art form: protest as performance. Some of our most famous stunts include the Queer Valentine's Carnival, Kiss-in, Queer Wedding, Exorcism of Homophobia, and Queer Remembrance Day."
The Commercial Closet Association
"The world's largest archive of gay advertising". "The Commercial Closet Association works to lessen social discrimination of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community by encouraging corporations and ad agencies to improve LGBT portrayals in the most persuasive and powerful cultural medium of our time -- mainstream advertising."
The Institute for Gay and Lesbian Strategic Studies
"An independent think tank answering questions that affect the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities, IGLSS confronts tough issues -- using credible methodology to assure reliable answers. With a mix of scholarly study and rapid-response data on pressing topics, IGLSS fulfills some of the most vital research needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities, and provides leadership within the movement through informed critical analysis."
Young Gay America
"YoungGayAmerica is a long-term research project / road trip adventure dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ youth. We aim to educate and inform LGBTQ youth about their importance in society by placing their individual stories in an international forum; to foster and encourage the exchange of ideas by queer youth on issues pertinent to queer youth (to allow their voices to be heard); and to promote positive self-image and sense of belonging."
Queer Marriage
The 8 British Columbia litigant couples who took Canada's federal government to court to fight for same-sex marriage rights are pleased and proud to announce the launch of their web site. The site is a clearing house for information about the case, including news, affidavits and facta from court, a Q+A, a gay rights timeline, a 'meet the couples' page, a resources page, a wedding gallery and a page of wedding tips.

SA LGBTI media

  • Exit - Gay & lesbian monthly newspaper.
  • GMax - Gay & lesbian news & lifestyle portal.
  • MambaOnline - Gay lifestyle portal.

SA LGBTI services

  • Legal Information Centre & Family Mediation Practice
    "Mediation can reduce conflict and legal fees during separation or divorce. We coach you through the process, helping to reach an agreement on parenting, financial and other issues, which can then be presented to court if necessary." Site offers information for same sex couples.
  • MeetOnline - Free gay & lesbian dating service, events guide and links.

Goverment and IGO

General Government Forms
General Forms to Interact with the Government - Download all the forms you need to apply for government jobs, register as a voter, get a passport and much more!

 
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